Short but Comprehensive Comparison Between iPad Pro and Microsoft Surface Pro 6

It is not quite difficult to understand that Apple has been working to make the iPad a replacement of laptop. For this purpose, Apple is all set to release the iPadOS which is a dedicated operating system to be run on the iPads. And it surely promises to rectify a number of limitations which seem to be the features of iPads.

This operating system update will be available in the fall this year. It is going to be a free upgrade for the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini (released earlier this year), all the iPad Pros, the 2017 iPad, the 2018 iPad and the iPad Mini 4. Nevertheless, you can get the public beta now if you want to test the operating system to see how it will look like. You can install this operating system on 1-inch 2018 iPad Pro.

One of the features that have attracting attention from the customers is the operating system’s support to Bluetooth mouse. This very feature seems quite capable of converting an iPad into a fully functional laptop but, in reality, it is not there yet, according to many of the experts. This feature is hidden deep in the accessibility menu. This accessibility of the feature shows that it is available only for the customers who do not like to use the touchscreens.

It means that you might not want to compare it with the Microsoft's Surface Pro 6 which is definitely a better laptop replacement. There may be some feature overlaps but the overall comparison between the both may help you decide about picking the one based on your specific interests.

Operating system

While iPad pro may get a step closer to the MacBook with the help of the due OS upgrade, it is not going to provide the flexibility at the level of a full Windows 10 Pro, which the Surface Pro runs. It is worth mentioning here that Windows 10 enjoys the capability to install and run a wide range of applications. On the other hand, iPadOS will have to be dependent on what is going to be available in the Apple’s App Store.

Multitasking

If you look closely, it will not be too difficult to figure out that iOS is not capable of handling multiple applications in the same way as Windows 10 can on Surface Pro 6. Although the newer versions of iOS have gotten quite better in terms of enabling the users to switch between the tasks and iPadOS looks even more promising, they still have a long way to go in order to catch up with what a full Windows platform has to offer.

A Brief Review about Apple MacBook Air

Apple MacBook Air has got the much anticipated reboot in the year 2018. Although it retains the name, every other feature of this notebook has been changed. These changes mainly include new 8th-gen Intel Core i5 CPU, more options for RAM and SSD, a high-res Retina display, and USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports. Although this new laptop is still called MacBook Air, it is also called MacBook Pro Lite, which it really is.

Previous version of MacBook Air was a laptop for everyone from college students to entrepreneurs. This is the reason that this laptop gained its reputation as the single most universally useful laptop you can have.

The reason for the need of rebooting of this version is the competition which has been moving towards high resolution displays, thin bezels, larger touchpads, regular component upgrades, and lighter bodies.

While this new laptop has been successful in fixing the issues which made the previous version needing upgrades, it comes with a couple of its own features which make this laptop a better fit. This laptop is larger than 12-inch MacBook but smaller than 13-inch Pro. Moreover, it is quite different than classic MacBook Air. In other words, this laptop is more like a half-step between a 12-inch MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro.

The price of MacBook Air has also been raised. Previous version of MacBook Air was available at a price of $999 which is obviously not a low price. However, it was something quite cheaper for the ones who wanted to get a luxury item. The new price of this laptop is $1,199. However, this laptop is still cheaper than 12-inch MacBook or 13-inch basic MacBook Pro. In this scenario, it is quite important to do a price vs. features comparison.

• MacBook Pro is more expensive, more powerful and less portable
• 12-inch MacBook is more expensive, less powerful but highly portable

Both of these laptops excel in different areas. And not both of the laptops are for everyone. So, the $100 cheaper new MacBook Air serves as the middle option between the two extremes.

Body of the laptop

The MacBook Air feels light the moment you pick it up. This laptop has a weight of 2.7 pounds and it is 15-millimeter thick. There are other systems which are 10mm thick but their batteries are not quite powerful and they lack the processing power too. The new MacBook Air can safely be placed in the category of slim laptops but it cannot be termed as a leader in the category.

The major positive about this laptop is the design of the screen. The thick bezel bordering around the edges is half as compared to its previous version. And there an edge-to-edge glass overlay.

Another feature of this laptop is the butterfly keyboard which is quite better than most of the other Apple computers. It provides amazing typing experience. Moreover, the laptop has a larger touchpad, making the cursor movement quite easier.